The client must live in a house; apartments do not qualify for home health care services
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
False
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A female client with a long and complex history of chronic pain has begun a program of biofeedback with an advanced practice nurse. Together, the nurse and the client would identify what goal of this program?
A) The client will be able to lessen her pain through the use of massage. B) The client will learn to alter her physiological responses to her pain. C) The client will learn to cope more effectively and constructively with her pain. D) The client will learn to identify the signs of impending pain more clearly.
A postpartum patient is receiving methylergonovine to prevent hemorrhage. The nurse assesses the patient and notes a heart rate of 76 beats per minute, a respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute, and a blood pressure of 120/80 mm Hg
The patient's uterus is firm. The patient com-plains of mild to moderate cramping. Bleeding is minimal. What will the nurse do? a. Continue to monitor and tell the patient to report increased cramping. b. Notify the provider of possible uterine hypertonicity. c. Notify the provider of the patient's blood pressure. d. Request an order to administer the methy-lergonovine intravenously.
A patient with cystic fibrosis uses inhaled tobramycin [TOBI] 300 mg every 12 hours in repeating cycles of 4 weeks on and 4 weeks off. The patient reports hoarseness and tinnitus. The nurse will tell the patient that:
a. an intravenous form may be used to avoid hoarseness. b. hearing loss may occur with continued use of the drug. c. the provider will need to monitor renal function closely. d. these are common side effects of this me-dication.
A patient has finally been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) after seeing several physicians. The patient expresses frustration that the diagnosis has taken so long. What information can the healthcare professional give to the patient about this situation?1
a. Many diseases cause weakness and fatigue. b. Only upper motor neurons are involved. c. Several nerves are connected to each muscle. d. Lack of sensation makes it hard to describe.